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The
meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Public Input – Galen Bunning, VP
of Advancement at Bethany College, gave a message of thanks for the community
and the many ways that people give back.He spoke of the holiday, black Friday, cyber Monday and an invitation to
“Giving Tuesday”.He thanked council for
their leadership.

Amendments to the
Agenda
– Under Streets & Parks there will be possible change orders to the
Downtown Infrastructure Project.

Minutes– Rick Martin moved to approve the minutes of the November 3, 2014
regular council meeting and the November 14, 2014 Special meeting.Motion seconded by Betty Nelson and passed.

Mayor’s Report – Reminder that the
Christmas Dinner is this Friday at the JOS at 6:30 p.m.; a Strategic Planning
session is scheduled for December 15 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.; a Personnel Policy
Meeting on December 17th at 6:30 a.m. and the year-end council
meeting on Dec 30, 2014 at 7:00 a.m.

Planning & Zoning –

Administration &
Finance
– MANAGEMENT INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION – Becky Anderson moved to approve the
Management Intern job description with the addition that it is a 9 – 12 month position.Motion seconded by David Higbee and passed.

AUDIT
PROPOSALS – Becky Anderson moved to approve the proposal from David O’Dell.
CPA, LLC in the amount of $16,800 for the 2014 audit.Motion seconded by David Higbee and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.

2015
LEFISLATIVE POLICY – Becky Anderson moved to approve the 2015 Legislative
Policy.Motion seconded by David Higbee
and passed.Corey Peterson voted no
noting a concern about the sales tax item.

EMPLOYEE
HOLIDAY BONUS – Becky Anderson moved to approve a $100 holiday bonus gift to
each of the 31 regular full time city employees.Motion seconded by Rick Martin and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.

AMERIPRISE
SIDEWALK – Betty Nelson moved to accept the recommendation of the committee to
pay one half of the estimated $3,283.24 to replace the snow melt system when
the sidewalks are replaced as part of the project.Motion seconded by Emile Gallant.After much discussion, the result of the roll
call vote was David Higbee and Blaine voting yes and all others voting no.The motion failed.

GALLANT
TIRE & AUTO WEST DRIVEWAY – Rick Martin moved to leave the west driveway as
a driveway as part of the Downtown Infrastructure Project.Motion seconded by David Higbee.As part of the discussion, Mr. Gallant stated
that he had no issue if it remained as planned in the project to eliminate that
driveway.The roll call vote was Emile
Gallant abstained and all others voted no.The motion failed.

MOUNTAIN
CLEAR DRIVEWAY - Rick Martin moved to leave the driveway at Mountain Clear as
part of the Downtown Infrastructure Project on E. Grant.Motion seconded by Emile Gallant and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.

MAIN
& LINCOLN INTERSECTION DOUBLE FLAGS – Rick Martin moved to have the flag
standards moved up 12 inches on the light poles at the intersection.Motion seconded by David Higbee and passed
with Emile Gallant voting no and all others voting yes.